The misfortune of a division rival is the perfect opportunity for Seattle to get the inside track.
Despite losing some of their best players in the offseason, the Houston Astros have once again found a way to be a baseball powerhouse this year.
With a record of 60-42 and a 6.0-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, it seems like a foregone conclusion that they'll win the division for the eighth time in nine seasons.